Back to photostream

Lanza's Restaurant was established in 1904

Lanza's Restaurant was established in 1904 by Michele Lanza. Lanza's is reported to have been a favorite #Italian ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น restaurant of the Genovese, Bonanno and Gambino crime families. ๐Ÿ In 1993, Woody Allen used the restaurant to film a scene for his movie "Manhattan Murder Mystery. We live its #vintage stained glass windows and #sign. Sadly, the restaurant has been closed for a while and it's status is uncertain. Photo and full interview with 4th generation family member appears in our book "Store Front II-A History a Preserved." #storefront #signgeeks #disappearingfaceofnewyork #signcollective #signage #tv_retro #gas_food_lodging

1,317 views
11 faves
0 comments
Uploaded on September 29, 2016
Taken on October 12, 2012